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LW05 APX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 APX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,870 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 41,870 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2013 41,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 41,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,022 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 37,022 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,531 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LW05 APX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW05 APX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW05 APX registered?

LW05 APX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is LW05 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 APX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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